Appointments

Flight Centre UK, one of the world’s largest independent travel agencies, has appointed Joe Beevis as General Manager.

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tornia Charles as its new Marketing Director.

Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held the post since December 2020.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands recently welcomed industry veteran Sandrine Boutin as their new director of sales and marketing.

The Auckland International Airport announced the appointment of a new director to the Queenstown Airport board effective 1 January 2025.

Short-term rental property management software developer Avantio announced the appointment of Shaun McCorry as its strategic sales leader in North America.

 Velas Resorts in Mexico is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Patino as Regional Sales Director for Meetings and Incentives.

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayla Guyse as General Manager of the highly anticipated Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the brand’s third property in Florida.

FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing event management specialist and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced the appointment of  Victoria Deprez as UK and Ireland, Business Leader.

TFE Hotels is putting up its country office in New Zealand in the wake of its multi-property management agreement with accommodation provider Heritage Hotels.

RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucas Ramos as Senior Director, Travel & Membership – Asia, Pacific & India, effective immediately.

Windstar Cruises announced the hiring of Jess Peterson as its new director of destination experience  and itinerary planning. 

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited announced that Benjamin Vuchot will take the reins as its executive director and chief executive effective 3rd March 2025.

Mabrian builds up an experts’ team that provide data insights powered by its world-class travel intelligence platform.

COMO Cocoa Island has appointed Sardinian-born Federico Tidu as its new executive chef.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd (HSH) which owns and operates The Peninsula Hotels announced the appointment Philip Lawrence Kadoorie as its new deputy chairman of the board

CT Partners announced the appointment of its chief executive Matt Masson to the advisory board of Advantage Global Business Travel (GBT).

Singapore Tourism Board announced the appointment of Marissa Sim as its area director for northern and southwestern Europe.

W Kuala Lumpur announced the appointment of Zoe Seow as its new director of sales and marketing.